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WA02 SBV

2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD78,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 SBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 115,732 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 115,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 103,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,591 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 86,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,527 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE MANAGEMENT light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,571 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 68,916 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 56,496 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,178 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 48,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 42,502 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,771 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,475 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
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WA02 SBV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 78,044 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA02 SBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA02 SBV is a 2002 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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